- Willie Geist will tape Sunday Sitdown LIVE in Nashville on Jan. 19 at City Winery.
- Country star Luke Combs is the featured guest for the Nashville show.
- VIP tickets include a pre-show reception with a meet-and-photo opportunity; some ticket tiers are sold out.
- Geist, a Vanderbilt alumnus, says Nashville feels like a second home and expects a national draw.
Willie Geist takes Sunday Sitdown on the road
Sunday Today personality Willie Geist is bringing his popular Sunday Sitdown series outside New York for the first time. The live taping is set for January 19 at City Winery in Nashville, Tennessee, and will feature country superstar Luke Combs as the show’s guest.
Geist told reporters he wanted to “invite our viewers into the room with us and get kind of see how the sausage is made, ask some questions, be an interactive part of the conversation.” After hosting a successful taping with Nashville comedian Nate Bargatze in New York, Geist said he expects Music City to draw fans from across the country.
Why Nashville?
Geist, a Vanderbilt University graduate, called Nashville a second home — making the city a natural choice for the show’s first out-of-town live edition. The decision aims to spotlight Nashville’s music culture and give local and traveling fans a chance to experience a behind-the-scenes conversational format in person.
Event details and tickets
Date: January 19
Venue: City Winery, Nashville
Featured guest: Luke Combs
Organizers are offering multiple ticket tiers. VIP ticket holders receive access to a pre-show reception where they can meet Willie Geist and take a photo. The outlet reporting the event noted that some levels of tickets are already sold out, although general admission remains available.
What to expect at the live taping
Sunday Sitdown is built around in-depth, conversational interviews. Fans attending the live edition can expect the same relaxed, audience-inclusive format that lets viewers ask questions and watch the interview process up close. Geist’s prior live sitdown with Nate Bargatze drew fans from across the country, suggesting demand for a Nashville edition featuring a major country act will be strong.
How to prepare
If you plan to attend, check ticket availability early and review venue policies for City Winery. VIP buyers should confirm the schedule for the pre-show reception. Organizers have been promoting the event through Today show channels and local outlets.
Local reaction
The announcement landed quickly in Nashville, where fans welcomed the chance to see a national TV personality and one of country music’s biggest names share a live conversation onstage. With Geist’s personal ties to the city and Luke Combs’ huge following, the January taping is shaping up to be a major local event.
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